Cajun Tofu
with Creamed Spinach & Pickled Cauliflower
Southern-style creamed spinach is the ultimate comfort food. Coconut milk gives our plant-based creamed spinach its velvety texture. We turned to nutritional yeast, a deactivated yeast that’s a great source of B vitamins, for a nutty, cheesy flavor. We top this with garlicky, spiced planks of tofu and bright, crunchy, pickled cauliflower for an indulgent, cozy dinner.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp bay seasoning
- 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 6 planks
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 8 oz teen spinach
- 6.76 floz coconut milk, half reserved for your own use
- 8.8 oz precooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 oz curried pickled cauliflower
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk together cornstarch, just 1½ tsp bay seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper on plate. Press tofu in cornstarch mixture to coat. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and cook until golden brown and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe skillet clean. (4-servings: use 1 tbsp bay seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, ¼ cup vegetable oil)
Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and spinach and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in just half the coconut milk and nutritional yeast and simmer until sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (4-servings: use 4 tsp vegetable oil) (TIP: For 4-servings, wilt spinach in 2 batches. Return all spinach to skillet before adding coconut milk.)
Make small tear at top of rice bag and microwave for 1 minute. Divide rice between bowls and top with creamed spinach, Cajun tofu, and pickled cauliflower. Dig in! (TIP: You can also combine rice and 1 tbsp water in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and steam until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.)